PhD Studentship:
Mathematical modelling for clinical outcome
prediction in kidney transplantation
School of Engineering, University of Warwick
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Application deadline: Open, subject to the position being filled
Start date: 3 October 2016*, *flexible
Duration: 3 years
Are you keen to undertake a cross-disciplinary project involving engineers, physicists, clinical researchers and
transplant doctors? Interested in biomedical engineering or systems biology? This might be the project for you.
The project: This is a joint venture between the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick and the
Kidney Transplantation Unit at the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. The project aims to develop
novel mathematical approaches, based on modern Machine Learning algorithms, for prediction of acute kidney
rejection and chronic graft loss after kidney transplantation in patients with end stage of renal failure. We would
like to use mathematical modelling to identify the key factors associated with significant risk of kidney rejection
and loss. The project will provide a unique opportunity for the PhD student to engage with the specialists from
distinct research areas and gain working experience in highly cross-disciplinary environment. We are wellestablished team with joint publications, conference trips, research grants, and we meet on regular basis to
exchange the research ideas and progress.
Eligibility: UK or EU candidates with a 1st or 2.1 UK Honours degree in either of the subjects: Engineering,
Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Systems Biology will find this studentship especially relevant.
Applications from candidates with medical science background who are interested in predictive modelling are
welcome too. Excellent data analysis and computing skills are essential (e.g. programming MATLAB/C/C++). We
are looking for confident, self-motivated candidates with good interpersonal skills, and abilities to perform
excellent research leading to high quality research outcomes and publications.
Funding: The studentship covers 100% fees (UK/EU students only) and standard stipend (£14,656*, *estimated
over 3 years). International candidates are welcome to apply, but will have to seek alternative funding sources.
How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter outlining motivation and suitability for this project, and a full
CV to n.khovanova@warwick.ac.uk
If you are successful at the interview you will be required to fulfil the entry requirements set by the University of
Warwick. As soon as you have a University ID number you will be invited to upload your degree certificate,
transcripts, and a personal statement that explains your specific research interests and why you should be
considered for this award. To make a formal application you must complete the online application form and
quote scholarship NK22.
Application Form Course Details:
Department:
School of Engineering
Course Type:
Research
Course: Engineering (PhD)
Application form: http://www.go.warwick.ac.uk/pgapply